A clampdown on international trade could wreak billions of dollars worth of havoc and undercut the state’s commanding position in the global economy.

Gov. Gavin Newsom doubled down on his request last week for world leaders to spare California from a trade war after President Donald Trump temporarily backed off imposing tariffs for 90 days and lowered most countries’ rates to a standard 10%.

The California governor said he is "pursing trading relationships with global partners to combat the pain of Trump's tariffs."